Homeland Security at Bethel University
Mckenzie, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in homeland security earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bethel University Compares for Homeland Security
All 33 colleges reporting homeland security earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $143,972 | $131,100 | #1 | $90,956 |
| 2 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $84,553 | $86,880 | #3 | $68,503 |
| 3 | Utica University Utica, NY | $82,733 | $78,745 | #8 | $57,215 |
| 4 | National University San Diego, CA | $80,134 | $72,917 | #13 | $63,963 |
| 5 | Bethel University Mckenzie, TN | $79,079 | $86,385 | #4 | $78,275 |
| 6 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $77,122 | $91,240 | #2 | $62,340 |
| 7 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $76,520 | $80,490 | #6 | $66,446 |
| 8 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $76,446 | $73,022 | #12 | — |
| 9 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $73,703 | $83,659 | #5 | $62,313 |
| 10 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $71,888 | $79,713 | #7 | $67,338 |
Other Majors at Bethel University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,794 | $71,315 | #692 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,967 | $54,207 | #84 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,102 | $49,106 | #793 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,730 | $31,638 | #448 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bethel University homeland security graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,275 one year after graduating and $79,079 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethel University rank for homeland security?
Among 33 colleges reporting earnings for homeland security graduates, Bethel University ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is homeland security at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for homeland security ($70,193), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,709.
← All data for Bethel University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.